Joshua Rosfield // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar (Commander)

Background image for Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 23, 2025
Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud dives into the House of Orzhov to find some Commander decks that go against the grain.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Quintessential Katana
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Adept Watershaper
4.1%inclusion5 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
3.9%inclusion5 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
3.9%inclusion5 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
54%inclusion376 decks690 decks
46%synergy
Bastion Protector
52%inclusion358 decks690 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion306 decks690 decks
37%synergy
Armory of Iroas
38%inclusion261 decks690 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion324 decks690 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion336 decks690 decks
36%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
36%inclusion249 decks690 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion306 decks690 decks
33%synergy
Ring of Valkas
33%inclusion231 decks690 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion349 decks690 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion407 decks690 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion403 decks690 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion348 decks690 decks
-6%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
49%inclusion338 decks690 decks
31%synergy
Colossus Hammer
43%inclusion295 decks690 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion292 decks690 decks
-6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion292 decks690 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
42%inclusion288 decks690 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion282 decks690 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion270 decks690 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion103 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion102 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion90 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion80 decks690 decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
6.4%inclusion44 decks690 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion209 decks690 decks
24%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
27%inclusion189 decks690 decks
25%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion183 decks690 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion162 decks690 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion155 decks690 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
22%inclusion152 decks690 decks
17%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion152 decks690 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion148 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion135 decks632 decks
15%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion128 decks690 decks
17%synergy
Kor Blademaster
17%inclusion120 decks690 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion116 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion113 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Samurai
16%inclusion111 decks690 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
16%inclusion110 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion109 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
15%inclusion105 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion102 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion87 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion85 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion84 decks690 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
11%inclusion79 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Abzan Falconer
11%inclusion77 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion77 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion75 decks690 decks
-12%synergy
Loyal Unicorn
11%inclusion75 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion70 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion69 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Savior
10%inclusion67 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
10%inclusion66 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
10%inclusion66 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.7%inclusion60 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.7%inclusion60 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
7.8%inclusion54 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.7%inclusion53 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.5%inclusion52 decks690 decks
-7%synergy
Blade Historian
6.8%inclusion47 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
6.8%inclusion47 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.7%inclusion46 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.5%inclusion45 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.4%inclusion44 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.1%inclusion42 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
-5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
5.4%inclusion37 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
30%inclusion208 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion193 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion157 decks690 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion153 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion142 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion141 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Resolute Strike
20%inclusion138 decks690 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion130 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion123 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion122 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion114 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Unleash Fury
16%inclusion109 decks690 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion106 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion106 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion102 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion102 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Take Up the Shield
13%inclusion89 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Feat of Resistance
12%inclusion83 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
11%inclusion75 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion74 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
11%inclusion74 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion70 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion69 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion67 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Shelter
8.6%inclusion59 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.4%inclusion58 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion57 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion54 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.5%inclusion52 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.4%inclusion51 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion50 decks690 decks
-10%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.0%inclusion48 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.5%inclusion45 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.1%inclusion42 decks690 decks
-5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.9%inclusion41 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.8%inclusion40 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Brute Force
5.5%inclusion38 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.4%inclusion19 decks352 decks
-5%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.4%inclusion37 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion223 decks690 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion182 decks690 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion158 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion154 decks690 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion104 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion96 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion77 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion76 decks690 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion73 decks690 decks
-2%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
10%inclusion71 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Honor
9.4%inclusion29 decks309 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.1%inclusion56 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
7.8%inclusion54 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.7%inclusion53 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Renegade Tactics
7.5%inclusion52 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.5%inclusion52 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.1%inclusion45 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion46 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.8%inclusion40 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Rath
5.8%inclusion40 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion260 decks690 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion242 decks690 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion238 decks690 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
32%inclusion221 decks690 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
28%inclusion195 decks690 decks
21%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
27%inclusion185 decks690 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion178 decks690 decks
18%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion172 decks690 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion172 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion164 decks690 decks
21%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion163 decks690 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion161 decks690 decks
17%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion154 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion151 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion147 decks690 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion142 decks690 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion141 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion138 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion128 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion123 decks690 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion111 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion98 decks632 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion56 decks366 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion96 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion53 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Plate Armor
14%inclusion99 decks690 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion97 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
14%inclusion97 decks690 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion96 decks690 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion93 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion92 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion90 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion90 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion89 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion89 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion89 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion86 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
12%inclusion81 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion80 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion71 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion38 decks370 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion70 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion70 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Dueling Rapier
10%inclusion68 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion67 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Infiltration Lens
10%inclusion66 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Bone Saw
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.8%inclusion61 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.5%inclusion46 decks540 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion231 decks690 decks
21%synergy
Flaming Fist
29%inclusion199 decks690 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
27%inclusion185 decks690 decks
23%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion164 decks690 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion143 decks690 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
19%inclusion129 decks690 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Insignia
17%inclusion115 decks690 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion110 decks690 decks
14%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion108 decks690 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion104 decks690 decks
12%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion96 decks690 decks
14%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion95 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion94 decks690 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion90 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion90 decks690 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion77 decks617 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion82 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion78 decks690 decks
10%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion77 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion76 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
10%inclusion70 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion69 decks690 decks
9%synergy
On Serra's Wings
10%inclusion68 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Squee's Embrace
8.7%inclusion60 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Akki War Paint
8.6%inclusion59 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion52 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.4%inclusion51 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion47 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion46 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.7%inclusion46 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.1%inclusion35 decks575 decks
1%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
5.9%inclusion41 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion40 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion75 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Basri Ket
6.8%inclusion47 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.4%inclusion44 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion335 decks690 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion197 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion176 decks690 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
19%inclusion131 decks690 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion121 decks690 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion111 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion96 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion79 decks690 decks
-8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
9.0%inclusion62 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion60 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion60 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion53 decks690 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion52 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion50 decks690 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.1%inclusion49 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.4%inclusion44 decks690 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.4%inclusion44 decks690 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.4%inclusion44 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.2%inclusion43 decks690 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.8%inclusion40 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.7%inclusion39 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.5%inclusion38 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion34 decks647 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion515 decks690 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion421 decks690 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion264 decks690 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion176 decks690 decks
-27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion142 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion106 decks690 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion96 decks690 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion81 decks690 decks
-13%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion60 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.0%inclusion55 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion47 decks690 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.0%inclusion29 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion37 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Boros Locket
5.2%inclusion36 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion667 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion648 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion536 decks690 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion353 decks690 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
38%inclusion262 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
37%inclusion252 decks690 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion220 decks690 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion213 decks690 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion207 decks690 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion205 decks690 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion201 decks690 decks
-13%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion169 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion167 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Opal Palace
24%inclusion165 decks690 decks
21%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion161 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion159 decks690 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion142 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion142 decks690 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion123 decks690 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion120 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion83 decks481 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion111 decks690 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion93 decks690 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion90 decks690 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion86 decks690 decks
-16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion80 decks690 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion75 decks690 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion75 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
10%inclusion70 decks690 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion67 decks690 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.7%inclusion60 decks690 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.6%inclusion27 decks313 decks
-9%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.4%inclusion58 decks690 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion54 decks690 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.7%inclusion53 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.7%inclusion53 decks690 decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.2%inclusion50 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
6.4%inclusion44 decks690 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion35 decks690 decks
-4%synergy